Arts — Summer Camp 2017

Action All-Star Stunt Camp
If your child is outgoing, energetic, and creative, this is the camp for them. Students will attempt to create a short movie for the campers to share with friends. Participants will do activities such as parkour (free running), martial arts, tumbling, gymnastics, fight and stunt choreography, and moviemaking.
Ages 7-16. Mon.-Fri.; June 19-23, June 26-30, and Aug. 7-11; 9am-2pm. $249/week. Valhalla Elite Training Ctr., 1113 State St. Call 687-1514 or email valhallaetc@gmail.com.

Aerial Dance Conservatory
The S.B. Centre for Aerial Dance will immerse beginner through intermediate students in performance development of floor-to-air movement, where students will participate in a comprehensive and high-energy pedagogy of skill and technical development on trapeze, lyra, fabrics, corde, and sling. Student will also practice creative development in choreography and contemporary movement. Each two-week intensive will culminate in a full-length, ensemble performance for the community.
Ages 7-16. Mon.-Fri., 9am-noon. Session 1: July 3-14. Session 2: July 17-28. $800/session. S.B. Centre for Aerial Dance, 810 E. Gutierrez St., Ste. B. Call 284-8785.
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Afternoon Creative Dance Camp
This one-week children’s creative project in dance is open to boys and girls and includes a class performance on the last day. There will be lessons in ballet, arts and crafts, and a performance, as well as field trips to a museum and parks. An MTD bus pass is required.
Ages 5-10. Mon.-Fri.; June 19-23, June 26-30, and Aug. 14-18; noon-5pm. $150 (before June 1), $175. Inspire Dance S.B., 4141 State St., Ste. F-6. Call 770-5295.
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Art Camp S.B.
A magical outdoor setting will inspire creative thinking in unique arts-and-crafts projects. Along with daily park picnics and canyon hikes, the campers will enjoy hands-on play in all types of media, from paint, clay, and wood to canvas, pottery, and gnome homes. This summer will be a wonderland of adventure!
Ages 6-12. Mon.-Fri.; June 19-23, July 10-14, and Aug. 7-11; 9am-2:30pm. $150/week. The Woods Art Studio, 4597 Camino Molinero. Call (646) 369-7277.
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Ballet Dance Intensive: Sleeping Beauty
Coed campers will take lessons in ballet technique, character dance, pre-pointe, pointe, variation dance, set design, and costume design with experience in an accelerated format of training in performance and technique. This two-week program will culminate in a short production of Sleeping Beauty Classical Ballet. There will be field trips to a museum and parks. An MTD bus pass is required.
Ages 6-18. Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug.11, 9am-5pm. $600 (if paid before June 1), $350/week. Performances Sat.-Sun., Aug. 12-13, 4pm. Inspire Dance S.B., 4141 State St., Ste. F-6. Call 770-5295.
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Boxtales Summer Theatre Camp
Campers take a journey in the Boxtales method, including training in acting, storytelling, acro-yoga, mime, music, and collaboration. This year’s campers will create an original stage production of East of the Sun and West of the Moon.
Ages 8-13. June 19-July 7. Mon.-Thu.: 9am-3:30pm; Fri.: 9am-12:30pm. $750. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. Call 962-1142 or email info@boxtales.org.
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Ensemble Theatre Company Young Actors Conservatory
Join Santa Barbara’s professional resident theater company for three weeks of exciting hands-on training with master actors and theater artists in the beautiful New Vic, led by Director of Education Marcus Giamatti. With a curriculum that focuses on principles of acting, movement, voice, improv, and other key elements of theater training, ETC’s Young Actors Conservatory is Santa Barbara’s premier summer theater program for young and aspiring artists with a passion for delving deeper into the craft of theater!
Grades 9-12. Mon.-Fri., July 10-28, 10am-2pm. $899. Scholarships available. The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. Email mgiamatti@etcsb.org.
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Fiesta Parade Summer Camp
Music, dance, costumes, and crafts end with participation in the Fiesta Children’s Parade on August 5. Help decorate the float, learn songs and dances to perform in the parade, and be showered with flowers by family, friends, and onlookers.
Ages 4-12. Mon.-Sat., July 31-Aug. 5. Half-day camp: 9am-noon or 1:30-4:30pm. $150/week. Full-day camp: 9am-4:30pm. $375/week. Westside Dance Studios, 2009 De la Vina St. Call 637-8773.
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Girls Rock S.B. Summer Day Camp
Learn to play an instrument or rock the instrument you already play, form a band, write an original song, and perform. Nonmusical tracks in photography, filmmaking, and music journalism will also be offered.
Ages 7-15. Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 and Aug. 7-11, 9am-3pm. $299/session. Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St. Call 861-8128.
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Goleta School of Ballet Dance Camp
Students will take classes in ballet technique, stretch, repertory, musical theater, and dance history and will make sewing and craft projects. The 2017 program ends with a performance on July 8 at Center Stage Theater. Camp is open to students in Levels 2-6.
Mon.-Fri., June 19-July 7, 9am-2:30pm. July 8 performance at Center Stage Theater. $675/three-week program. Goleta School of Ballet, 303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta. Call 328-3823.
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Goleta School of Ballet Summer Primary Program
This four-week summer session is designed to introduce young students to the Goleta School of Ballet's Primary Program.
Wed., July 5-26. Ages 4-5: 3:15-4pm; ages 6-7: 4-4:45pm. $60/four classes. Goleta School of Ballet, 303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta. Call 328-3823.
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Goleta School of Ballet Summer Intensive
This intensive will focus on classical ballet technique and culminate in a performance at the Center Stage Theater on August 11. Camp is open to students in pre-elementary, elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. Guest teachers include Allyssa Bross, principal dancer for the Los Angeles Ballet.
Mon.-Fri., July 10-Aug. 10, 9am-3pm. Aug. 11 performance (Center Stage Theater). $1,250/five-week program. Goleta School of Ballet, 303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta. Call 328-3823.
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Granada Theatre Video Workshop
Students will learn to film and edit short videos for area nonprofits and can earn up to 40 community service hours for participation. Past projects have included videos for the Granada Theatre, S.B. Zoo, DAWG, and more. Learn the art of filmmaking while creating great projects for the community.
Grades 8-12. Mon. and Wed., June 12-Aug.16, 3-5pm. $135. S.B. County Education Office, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd. Call 452-7069 or email granadavideoworkshop@granadasb.org.

Jensen’s Summer Guitar RockCamp
Jensen’s RockCamp is a full-day, weeklong music camp. RockCampers will have fun learning to play music, and beginners will get a free electric guitar. All sessions end with a performance for parents and friends. Campers will learn what it takes to be a musical performer from someone who’s done it.
Ages 9-15. Mon.-Fri. $450/week. Dates, times, and location TBA. Call 687-4027.
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Morning Creative Dance Camp
This one-week children’s creative project in dance is open to boys and girls and includes a class performance on the last day. There will be lessons in ballet, arts and crafts, and a performance.
Ages 3-6. Mon.-Fri.; June 19-23, June 26-30, and Aug. 14-18; 8am-noon. $125 (before June 1), $150. Inspire Dance S.B., 4141 State St., Ste. F-6. Call 770-5295.
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The Nick Rail Summer Band Camp
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation will offer this well-established program that provides campers the opportunity to continue their musical learning. This camp includes concert band and sectional instruction. Orientation and auditions are June 13, 8-10 a.m., for everyone.
Ages 9-13. Tue. and Thu., June 13-July 20. Beginner: 8-9am; intermediate: 8-10am; advanced: 10am-noon. $95/six weeks. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Call 284-9125.
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S.B. Festival Ballet Summer Dance Programs
A variety of summer camps — such as Creative Ballet for Little Dancers, SBFB Young Performers – Once Upon a Time with a performance at Center Stage Theater, and a Junior/Senior Intensive — will be offered by S.B. Festival Ballet.
Ages: 5-18+. Mon.-Fri., June 26-Aug. 18, various times. $125-$550. S.B. Festival Ballet, 1019-B Chapala St. Call 966-0711.

S.B. Summer Stock ACTION! Movie Making Camp
S.B. Summer Stock will offer a movie-making camp where campers will learn what makes a good story, help create a script and a character, and act in and film their own movies. At the end of the week, campers will have a movie they made as a group along with the tools and knowledge to create their own movies at home for years to come.
Ages 7-12. Mon.-Thu., July 17-Aug. 10, 9am-1pm. $250/week. Various parks in S.B. Call 284-6114.
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SBYMA Elementary Music Program
S.B. Youth Music Academy (SBYMA) is where absolute beginners can learn to sing or play the bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, or drums. Campers will experience performing with a band, writing a song, and experiment with music technology to create a music video.
Ages 8-12. Mon.-Fri., July 10-14, 9am-noon. $145/week. S.B. Youth Music Academy, 4595 Hollister Ave. Call 699-5325 or email sbyma.org@gmail.com.
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Teen Arts Mentorship
This program offers in-depth arts enrichment for aspiring visual arts and writing students who are seriously considering pursuing advanced study and careers in art, performance, and literature. Work in small groups with a professional artist to produce portfolio-quality work, learn presentation and exhibition techniques, and explore career opportunities with artists and writers from the community. This summer’s classes are Abstract Painting with Words, Watercolor Painting, Metal Sculpture, and Alternative Process Photography.
Ages 13-18. Mid-June to August. $100. Various artist studios and colleges in S.B. Call 965-7321.
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TV Santa Barbara Media Camp
Spend a week exploring media production at TVSB. Learn how to create your own video, use green-screen technology like in the movies, add sound effects, and edit together your video to air on TVSB!
Ages 8-12. Mon.-Fri.; June 12-16, July 10-14, and July 31-Aug. 4; 9am-5pm. Extended hours available. $250/week. TVSB Media Access Ctr., 329 S. Salinas St. Call 571-1721.
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